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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

9

Preakness Derby Draws 30 000 in Baltimore Field

The 37th Preakness drew 30 000 to 40 000 fans in Baltimore as 21 Eastern contenders and a few Western horses contest the rich race. Nassak Distraction Strolling Player and Honker Budweiser implied bets with Nassak seen as Reigh Count’s main rival for the Kentucky Derby. Strolling Player and Bobashela headline western entries while no mutual field exists. Glenn McCarthy will call the broadcast live from Baltimore.

Baltimore Harry F. Sinclair John P. Grier Nassak Admiral Cary T. Grayson Henry CC. Phipps Honker Victorian Harry Payne Whitney Player Knapsack Audley Farm Bobashela S. Glenn McCarthy

Reds Fall In Ten Inning Clash With Boston Nine

In Cincinnati May 11 Boston edged the Reds 7 to 6 in ten innings. Carl Mays pitched relief for Boston and helped the visitors pull ahead in the pivotal frame as Cincinnati tied in the bottom half but fell just short. Ethan Allen sparked the Reds with two triples and a first inning homer by Brown gave Boston a quick lead.

Cincinnati Boston Cincinnati Reds Cary Mays Hornsby Jablonowski Delaney Awren Robertson Reds Dressen Ethan Allen Walken Bell Hargrave Brown Moore Burrus Ford Richbourg Cooney R. H. O. A. Ritz Alker Luque

Thursday Results From Baseball Leagues Include Wins

In the American Association Minneapolis beat Columbus 4 to 1 and Toledo defeated St. Paul 13 to 7. Indianapolis won 4 to 1 over Kansas City. Milwaukee edged Louisville 1 to 0. In the National League Boston beat Cincinnati 7 to 6 in ten innings. New York won 5 to 4 over Pittsburgh. St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn at Chicago pending. In the American League New York 4 Cleveland 2. Chicago 9 Boston 2. Philadelphia 11 St. Louis 1. Detroit 6 Washington 5.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Sosees Brooklyn Boston Eee Philadelphia Minneapolis Columbus Toledo St. Paul Indianapolis Kansas City Milwaukee Louisville Cincinnati New York Iain Cleveland Detroit Washington National League

Schedule of Friday NBA Matchups Across Cities

The card lists games with Indianapolis visiting Kansas City Minneapolis at St Paul Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York.

Infant killed in Tuscarawas auto crash with poultry truck

May 11 baby Byron Meese year old son of Frank Meese fatally injured when Mrs Wayne Price of Tuscarawas drove into the path of an Akron poultry truck north of Tuscarawas from 4 side road. He died at Twin City hospital Dennison this morning. The mother sister brother and Mrs Price were slightly injured.

New Philadelphia Byron Frank Meese Wayne Price Tuscarawas Akron Twin City Hospital Dennison Mra Price

O'Farrell Traded From Cardinals to Giants

St Louis reports that Bob O'Farrell, 1927 Cardinals manager and catcher, is traded to John McGraws New York Giants in exchange for outfielder George Harper. O Farrell battled injuries this season while Harper is expected to boost the Cardinals offense.

Bob O’farrell NEW York Giants ST. Louis Bob O'Farrell St. Louis Cardinals Rogers Hornsby O'Farrell John McGraw George Harper Hornsby Cardinals New York Frankie Frisch Jimmy Ringe Harper Cardinal

Knockouts and headlines roil the prize ring scene

Henry Ford and Tunney spar in witty metaphor while Heeney’s life drawn as Irish pluck headlines the day. Rickard’s July plucking features, and Detroit papers note managers changing fronts. British stars eye the open championship as Hagen falters and Jones campaigns in Atlanta. Pyle’s herd looms with about 900 entrants reaching New York.

Heeney Mr. Rickard Ec Aa Hagen Bobby Jones Atlanta

Americans Press British Golfers For Championship Cup

Americans push to the limit as the British Open reaches the final 36 holes in Sandwich England. Jose Jurado leads the field with a three stroke edge over Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen and Bill Mehlhorn as winds challenge scores. The Prince of Wales will present the trophy to the winner at Royal St George's.

Jose Jurado America Gene Sarazen Walter Hagen Bill Mehlhorn Sandwich Eng Jurado Bobby Jones Atlanta Sarazen Hagen Mehrhorn Compston Prince of Wales Royal St. George's Canada Kent Archie Compston St. George's Jose

Argentine golfer Jurado to meet Hagen in Philadelphia match

Sandwhich England May 11 WU P Joe Jurado the Argentine pro who now leads the British Open says he will play Walter Hagen in a June 10 match in Philadelphia. He did not say if he would play other Americans. Archie Compston and Aubrey Boomer announce readiness to take a foursome challenge against Gene Sarazen and MacDonald Smith at Lakeville this summer. Chicago May 11 Michigan defeats Northwestern 10 to 3 in a golf meet at Wilmette.

Sandwich England Joe Jurado Walter Hagen Philadelphia Jurado Eng U.P Archie Compston Aubrey Boomer St. Cloud Gene Sarazen MacDonald Smith Lakeville Country Club Chicago U.R Michigan Northwestern Wilmette

Sarazen Looks to Britons Open Title After Round Two

The veteran states his aim to join Jose Jurado Walter Hagen Archie Compston and Bill Mehlhorn as contenders in the British Open at St George s. He notes Jurado leads but stresses the unpredictable Kent weather and late starts.

Reserve fund plan through The Buckeye certificates

The Buckeye promotes a reserve fund via Certificates of Deposit for any amount over $50 with interest mailed or semi annual compounding. The fund serves as a ready reservoir for investors with over $42,000,000 held by thousands. Start now to lay a foundation for financial security. Reserve and Surplus $1,792,000 for sale benefit and investor protection.

Buckeye

Scott Set To Meet Italian Giant In New York Tonight

Phil Scott, the Great American cauli flower canvas examiner, faces Roberto Roberti a 220-pound Italian in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden promising a clash with Jack Sharkey winner. Roberti brings a crushing right hand and a cautious approach, while Scott is a skilled outpointer against slower foes.

New York Phil Shuffling Scott London Roberto Roberti Italy Jack Sharkey Madison Square Garden Big Roberti Roberts la Place

Home Run Club Players Named in Historic List

A roster of famed hitters is shown with team associations including Ruth of the Yankees, Gehrig and others across the American and National leagues. The page records home run totals and club affiliations, noting several players such as Ruth, Hauser, Goslin, and Gehrig with varying counts and teams. The league totals indicate National and American totals, though portions of the text are garbled.

Man with Three Wives Held in Columbus Prison

John Page, 28, of 259 West Lane avenue, admitted three wives and a marriage at age 13. He lies in Columbus city jail awaiting investigation and is suspected by police as a New York fugitive. In Canton, four year old Robert Osborne died after poison mistaken for candy, per coroner findings.

Columbus John Page West Lane Avenue New York Canton Robert Osborne T. C. McQuate

Jurado Began Career as Caddy, Was Pro at 18

In Buenos Aires on May 11 U S Jose Jurado Argentine golfer who has impressed at the British Open started as a caddy at San Andres club. He turned pro in 1919 with Lomas Golf Club, later moved to Club Argentina in 1926, winning multiple Argentine championships and Open titles through 1927. Rotarians and their wives were hosted by Circleville Rotary Club and guests from several clubs.

Buenos Aires U.2 Jose Jurado Jurado San Andres Club Lomas Rotarians Circleville Rottariana Lancaster Chillicothe Washington DC H. Logan Greenfield Circleville Rotarians

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